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Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Scott Sauer Named Interim GM in Philadelphia

SEPTA Board Chair Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. announced Sauer would serve as interim GM while the board considers a permanent successor to former GM Leslie S....

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232531/scott-sauer-named-interim-gm-in-philadelphia
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Denver Board Adopts $1.2B 2025 Budget

The 2025 budget will continue RTD’s pursuit of its strategic initiatives of People Power, Back to Basics, and Welcoming Transit Environment, as well as...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232533/denver-board-adopts-1-2b-2025-budget
Categories: Rail
Amtrak Sets All-Time Ridership Record in FY24

Amtrak is investing more than $4.5 billion in major infrastructure projects to support future growth after record year.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232424/amtrak-sets-all-time-ridership-record-in-fiscal-year-2024
Categories: Management, Rail, Technology
Stadler US to Become Its Own Division

The new division will be headed by the current CEO Martin Ritter, who will become a member of the group management board.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232414/stadler-us-to-become-its-own-division
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety
Canadian Transit Association Introduces 'The Transit Code'

Adapted in collaboration with Halifax Transit from their award-winning initiative, The Transit Code creates a unified standard for fostering a respectful...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232382/canadian-transit-association-introduces-the-transit-code
Categories: Bus, Rail, Technology
Biz Briefs: Zonar, Alstom, and AtkinsRéalis

In METRO's latest installment, we look at news in Atlanta, Canada, and more.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232176/biz-briefs-zonar-alstom-and-atkinsrealis
Categories: Management, Rail
MBTA's Red Line Now Slow Zone-Free for First Time in 20 Years

As a result of unencumbered access to track areas, crews accomplished important work to lift two speed restrictions along over 2,000 feet of track as part...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232165/mbtas-red-line-now-slow-zone-free-for-first-time-in-20-years
Categories: Rail, Technology
Trinity Metro Adding More Stadler FLIRT DMUs to TEXRail Service

With more than three million riders since its launch in December 2019, TEXRail continues to grow as a critical transportation option for North Texas.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232101/trinity-metro-adding-more-stadler-flirt-dmus-to-texrail-service
Categories: Rail, Technology
Alstom Renews Contract to Operate, Maintain Automated People Mover at Denver International

The new contract will run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2032. The contract will employ 91 Alstom team members at Denver International Airport and is valued at...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232042/alstom-renews-contract-to-operate-maintain-automated-people-mover-at-denver-inte
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Following Gov.'s Funding Announcement, SEPTA Postpones Large Fare Increase

The $153 million being flexed to SEPTA at the direction of Gov. Shapiro covers SEPTA’s projected operating budget gap through the current fiscal year, which...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232029/following-gov-s-funding-announcement-septa-postpones-large-fare-increase
Categories: Management, Rail
NY Governor, Amtrak Announce Restoration of Empire Service

Following a letter sent by Gov. Hochul and others earlier this month urging Amtrak to take action, the railroad — in consultation with the New York State...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232025/ny-governor-amtrak-announce-restoration-of-empire-service
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT Highlight Recent Infrastructure, Reliability Improvements

After issuing a report in August, which included details of joint efforts and progress to date, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT released a new progress report today...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231893/amtrak-nj-transit-highlight-recent-infrastructure-reliability-improvements
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Zero Emissions
AC Transit GM/CEO Michael Hursh to Transition to New Role

As one of the longest-tenured GM’s in AC Transit's nearly 65-year history, he leaves a legacy of visionary initiatives, innovations, and steadfast...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231833/ac-transit-gm-ceo-michael-hursh-to-transition-to-new-role
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
WSP Names Schwarz to Lead Transit, Rail Biz; Evans to Serve as Deputy

In her new leadership role, Schwarz is growing the firm’s presence in transit and rail markets; ensuring client success with state and local transit...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231808/wsp-names-schwarz-to-lead-transit-rail-biz-evans-to-serve-as-deputy
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
L.A. Metro Continues Ridership Rebound with Another Strong Month

Metro’s combined bus and rail ridership in October reached 86% of its October 2019 pre-pandemic ridership level.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231810/l-a-metro-continues-ridership-rebound-with-another-strong-month
Categories: Management, Rail
Chicago Program to Provide Financial Assistance to Residents Seeking Training, Careers

The Red Line Extension Project’s Barrier Reduction Fund will provide funding to eligible individuals in the project area who are pursuing training and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231751/chicago-program-to-provide-financial-assistance-to-residents-seeking-training-ca
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
New York MTA's Financial Plan Continues Increased Efficiencies, Narrowed Deficits

Building on $400 million in cost savings announced in July, today’s announcement brings to $500 million the total expected annual recurring cost savings...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231745/new-york-mtas-financial-plan-continues-increased-efficiencies-narrowed-deficits
Categories: Rail
Amtrak Secures Funding for 13 Key Infrastructure Projects

New funding will allow 13 key infrastructure projects critical to modernizing and upgrading America’s busiest passenger rail corridor to advance.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231719/amtrak-secures-funding-for-13-key-infrastructure-projects-1
Categories: Management, Rail
Amtrak Welcomes Back Keystone Service Customers After Restoring Weekday Trains

While this work was estimated to take approximately two years, Amtrak developed an accelerated approach that expedited the project with a combination of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231652/amtrak-welcomes-back-keystone-service-customers-after-restoring-weekday-trains
Categories: New Mobility, Rail, Technology
Biz Briefs: Genfare, STV, and Masabi

In METRO's latest installment, we look at news in Orlando, Fla.,; Pennsylvania; and Toledo, Ohio.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231632/biz-briefs-genfare-stv-and-masabi
Categories: Rail
Feds to Provide Nearly $1.5B for 10 Northeast Corridor Projects

Funding made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go to 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor as President Biden continues to advance a...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231600/feds-announce-nearly-1-5-billion-in-additional-upgrades-to-americas-busiest-rail
Categories: Rail, Zero Emissions
First Month of Electrified Caltrain Service Sees 750K Riders

Caltrain had over 753,000 passengers last month, marking a 54% increase from October 2023. Average Weekday Ridership stood at nearly 27,000, a 38% increase...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231595/first-month-of-electrified-caltrain-service-sees-750k-riders
Categories: Rail
N.Y. Port Authority Awards $1.1B Design-Build Contract

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey awarded a $1.184 billion design-build contract to construct a new elevated rail structure and three new...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231592/port-authority-awards-1-184-billion-design-build-contract-for-elevated-rail-stru
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Rail
Travel Patterns Study Shows Public Transit Volume Still Lagging in New York Region

Created annually and each quarter year since 2002, NYMTC's Travel Patterns Reports measure ridership on buses, rails, subways, and ferries along with the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231591/travel-patterns-study-shows-public-transit-volume-still-lagging-in-new-york-regi
Categories: Management, Rail
Boston's MBTA Releases Strategic Plan Update

The report outlines substantial achievements across the system over the past year.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231545/bostons-mbta-releases-strategic-plan-update
Categories: Management, Rail
NJ TRANSIT Taps ACI-Herzog JV to Operate Hudson-Bergen Light Rail System

The contract includes operation of the light rail system and the maintenance of the light rail vehicles, infrastructure, and the right-of-way.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231550/nj-transit-taps-aci-herzog-jv-to-operate-hudson-bergen-light-rail-system
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Chicago Transit Approves $2B 2025 Budget

The budget aims to further elevate the transit experience by prioritizing investments that address what’s most important to our riders, including system...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231543/chicago-tranit-approves-2b-2025-budget
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Technology
Biz Briefs: Wabtec, STV, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier partnership news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231485/biz-briefs-wabtec-stv-and-more
Categories: Rail
MBTA Successfully Completes Track Work on Red Line

With the Red Line track work completed, MBTA was able to lift five critical speed restrictions, bringing the total number of restrictions present along...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231498/mbta-successfully-completes-track-work-on-red-line
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Cleveland Celebrating Transit Agency's 50th Year

In 1974, the Cleveland Transit System changed and became known as the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority after former Cleveland Mayor Ralph Perk...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231423/cleveland-celebrating-transit-agencys-50th-year
Categories: Management, Rail
Virgina Department of Rail and Public Transportation Names New Director

Tiffany Robinson brings nearly 15 years of distinguished experience in state and local government, with a proven track record of leadership in strategic...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231421/virgina-department-of-rail-and-public-transportation-names-new-director
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Voters Approve $25B-Plus in Transportation Ballot Measures

Voters once again voiced their overwhelming support for public transit by approving transit ballot measures across the country, with 46 of 53 measures for...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231191/voters-approve-25b-plus-in-transportation-ballot-measures
Categories: Rail
MBTA Successfully Completes Critical Track Work on Orange Line

The last nine speed restrictions were removed from the Orange Line, making it restriction-free for the first time in nearly 15 years.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231153/mbta-successfully-completes-critical-track-work-on-orange-line
Categories: Rail
New York City Subway Hits One Billionth Rider Mark

Michael Carrasquillo was identified as the billionth customer on the New York City City subway this year.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231117/governor-hochul-announces-one-billionth-new-york-city-subway-rider-of-2024
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Chicago Transit Returning Rail Service to Pre-Pandemic Levels

The news delivers on CTA President Dorval R. Carter Jr.’s commitment to provide pre-pandemic levels of rail service by end of year. With this new schedule,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231102/chicago-transit-returning-rail-service-to-pre-pandemic-levels
Categories: Rail
STV Celebrates Completion of Quantico Station Expansion

STV celebrates the completion of the expansion to Quantico Station in Virginia with a community ribbon cutting ceremony.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231041/stv-celebrates-completion-of-quantico-station-expansion
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Zero Emissions
Atlanta's MARTA Releases Annual Customer Charter

The Customer Charter lays out eight key initiatives to be completed during the next 12 months.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230930/atlantas-marta-releases-annual-customer-charter
Categories: Rail, Technology
Boston's MBTA, NJ Transit Unveil Railcars of the Future

With each vehicle, both agencies hope to take their fleets into the next-generation of railcar technology.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230882/bostons-mbta-nj-transit-unveil-railcars-of-the-future
Categories: Rail, Technology
San Francisco's BART Lands $544M Fed Loan for Railcars

The new railcars are part of a $2.2 billion expansion and upgrade of the entire BART system that operates 48 million passenger trips annually.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230821/san-franciscos-bart-lands-544m-fed-loan-for-railcars
Categories: Rail
NY MTA Celebrates 120th Anniversary of the NYC Subway

The MTA authorized vintage train rides on historic Lo-V subway cars from 1917 in celebration of the anniversary. These rides retraced the original route of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230781/ny-mta-celebrates-120th-anniversary-of-the-nyc-subway
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety
Feds Unveil New Rule to Protect Rail Transit Workers Nationwide

This is the latest action from the Biden-Harris Administration to protect transit workers, keeping them safer at work.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230741/feds-unveil-new-rule-to-protect-rail-transit-workers-nationwide
Categories: Rail
Eaton to help Modernize Infrastructure for Miami’s Metromover

Infrastructure funding and regional initiatives support upcoming Metromover upgrades.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230730/eaton-to-help-modernize-infrastructure-for-miamis-metromover
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
$2.4B Awarded to New Rail Projects

The projects will make rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient, getting goods and people where they need to be quickly with fewer disruptions, lower...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230727/2-4b-awarded-to-new-rail-projects
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Feds Propose Amendments to PTC to Establish Strict Safety Standards for Rail Operations

The NPRM seeks to improve the efficiency and safety of railroad operations by standardizing regulations concerning railroad operations when PTC systems are...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230644/feds-propose-amendments-to-ptc-to-establish-strict-safety-standards-for-rail-ope
Categories: Rail
Critical Track Work on Massachusetts Bay Orange Line Completed

MBTA successfully completed critical track work on the Orange Line, allowing for the removal of 20 speed restrictions.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230566/critical-track-work-on-massachusetts-bay-orange-line-completed
Categories: Management, Rail
Dallas Breaks Ground on New Silver Line Equipment Maintenance Facility

The new facility is being built behind a 20,000-plus square foot office building DART purchased earlier this year.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230546/dallas-breaks-ground-on-new-silver-line-equipment-maintenance-facility
Categories: New Mobility, Rail
LA Metro Awarded $231M for Southeast Gateway Line

The Southeast Gateway Line will run between South Los Angeles/Saluson, City of Artesia, will connect Southeast Los Angeles Cities to City of Los Angeles.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230463/metro-awarded-231-million-for-southeast-gateway-line
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Crichlow Named 12th President of New York City Transit

He takes the role after serving over four months in interim capacity and after a decades long career at the MTA.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230458/crichlow-named-12th-president-of-new-york-city-transit
Categories: Rail, Technology
Utah Transit Authority Taps Stadler for New Light Rail Vehicles

The initial $129 million contract is for 20 new Stadler Citylink light rail cars and funded, in part, by a Federal Transit Administration grant.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230454/utah-transit-authority-taps-stadler-for-new-light-rail-vehicles
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Feds Proposes Revised Regulations to Enhance Track Safety

The changes would require certain railroads to supplement visual inspections by operating a Track Geometry Measurement System at specified minimum...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230447/feds-proposes-revised-regulations-to-enhance-track-safety


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